Electrical Engineer III Communications
Why join OTTO Engineering?
At OTTO, we don't just manufacture products, we engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isn't an option, serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide. As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness. As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success. We are proudly American!
Electrical Engineer III
As our Electrical Engineer III you will design advanced circuitry for our communications and power-management products. Work across the full development cycle—from concept through production—developing analog, digital, audio, sensing, and battery-powered systems while driving hands-on bring-up, validation, and cross-functional integration.
- Lead full-cycle development
- Drive design, bring-up, HW/SW integration, factory support, validation, and customer support
- Own component selection
- Specify and evaluate components for performance, reliability, and manufacturability
- Design digital systems
- Architect interface logic, sensors, peripherals, microprocessors, memory, and connectivity
- Develop audio circuitry
- Work with A/D and D/A converters, audio power amps, op-amps, and signal-chain components
- Engineer advanced analog circuits
- Filters, FETs, linear/switch-mode power supplies, battery monitoring, and charging
- Validate product performance
- Test, analyze, and document performance to meet customer and regulatory requirements
- Support existing products
- Implement updates, troubleshoot issues, and assist factory and field teams
- Create production-ready documentation
- Generate schematics (Altium), BOMs, ECNs, test plans, and specifications
- Guide PCB design
- Provide direction on routing, high-speed interfaces, impedance control, power distribution, and EMC compliance
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting
- Use oscilloscopes, DMMs, and lab equipment to debug and refine designs
- Define and execute testing
- Lead performance, reliability, EMC, and failure-analysis testing
- Establish production test requirements
- Define board-level and end-of-line test strategies and select appropriate equipment
- Collaborate cross-functionally
- Work with Sales, Quality, Mechanical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering
- Drive design reviews
- Participate in design reviews and DFMEAs to ensure robust, high-quality designs
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with test labs and agencies to meet industry standards
- Support project planning
- Help define timelines and ensure adherence to project schedules
- Take on evolving challenges
- Contribute to additional engineering tasks as projects grow and shift
- Aids in factory and field support
Responsibilities
Includes resolving field and production issues and influencing overall project direction. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 20%.
Requirements
- Experience with Digital, analog, and audio circuit design
- SDIO, IC, SPI, RS-232, UART, JTAG, parallel/serial interfaces
- GPS, accelerometers, IMUs, speakers, microphones
- Bluetooth, USB, and related protocols
- Schematic/layout tools; Altium preferred
Skills
- Technical depth
- Initiative
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Benefits
Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working hours.